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Berwyn Heights, MD


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Berwyn Heights, Maryland

Berwyn Heights, Maryland, in Prince Georges county, is 5 miles E of Silver Spring, Maryland (center to center) and 8 miles NE of Washington, District of Columbia. The town is home to some 2,942 residents.

The People and Families of Berwyn Heights

In Berwyn Heights, about 48% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Berwyn Heights tends toward large families and full houses.

Approximately 28% of Berwyn Heights is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Berwyn Heights is very American.

The people of the town are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Berwyn Heights had a median family income of $69,013. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Berwyn Heights.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($750) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Berwyn Heights. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Berwyn Heights Housing

According to the 2000 census, 86% of the housing in Berwyn Heights was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Berwyn Heights, 86% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Berwyn Heights it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Berwyn Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBerwyn Heights Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyBerwyn Heights Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Berwyn Heights Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Berwyn Heights Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Berwyn Heights College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Berwyn Heights People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Berwyn Heights Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Berwyn Heights Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Berwyn Heights Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Berwyn Heights, MD

Comparing Berwyn Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Well-Paid Single Men108
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women107
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Age of the Population46
Senior Citizens46
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults108
Median Family Income108
People in Middle Class or Better108
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes12
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime47
Low Property Crime36
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